Set to go on sale this summer, the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel gets an EPA-estimated 46 mpg on the highway, the highest of any non-hybrid vehicle in America. The Cruze Diesel also has a highway range of 700 miles on one take of diesel fuel, equating to 10 hours of highway driving.The Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel will likely be based on the range-topping LTZ model, judging from its $24,885 price tag. While its closest competitor is the less expensive $23,055 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, that car is based on the mid-level SE with a convenience package. The extra price on the Cruze gets you a more powerful engine, better fuel economy, a better 0-60 time (if having the quickest fuel sipper in town is a priority), and standard features like larger 17-inch alloy wheels, leather seating, a longer five-year 100,000 mile powertrain limited warranty, and a two-year maintenance plan.For a full set of comparisons, check out the chart below:Source: Chevrolet, Volkswagen

Jetta TDI

Cruze Diesel

Price

$23,055.00

$24,885.00

Highway Fuel Economy

42 mpg

46 mpg

Horsepower

140 hp

148 hp

Torque

236 lb-ft

258 lb-ft

Highway Range

609 miles

700 miles

0-60 mph

9.1 seconds

8.6 seconds

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